Man Freed by DNA Evidence in Rape Suing City of Cheyenne
Like many states, Wyoming doesn't have a law requiring exonerated prisoners to be compensated.
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Intrusion Suspect Charged
A man accused of breaking into college dorms in New Jersey and groping young women as they slept has been linked by DNA to a similar incident at The University of Wyoming.
Bill to Compensate Exonerated Inmates Dies
A bill spelling out how Wyoming could compensate people who served time in prison before being exonerated by DNA evidence has died in the Legislature.
Exonerated Man Faces New Hurdle From State Legislature
New legislation says that individuals exonerated based on DNA evidence have to return to court to prove their innocence in return for compensation.
Wyoming Legislature Defeats “Katie’s Law” Legislation
The Wyoming Senate has shot down a bill that would have required DNA testing of people charged with a felony.
Committee Narrows “Katie’s Law” DNA Testing Bill
A Wyoming legislative committee has scaled back a proposal to require people accused of charges of serious crimes to provide DNA samples.
Charges Dropped in 24 Year Old Rape Case
Laramie County DA dismisses all charges in 24 year old rape case.
Committee Supports Inmate Exoneration Bills
A Wyoming legislative committee has endorsed two bills that could help state convicts who say they're innocent of the crimes that sent them to prison.
Court: Police Can Take DNA Swabs From Arrestees
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court says police can legally take DNA without a warrant from those arrested in hopes of using it to solve old cases.
The justices, on a 5-4 vote, say taking DNA samples from people who have been arrested for various crimes, long before their guilt or innocence has been proven, does not violate the Constitution...
Judge Grants 1st Wyoming Retrial Based on DNA test
A judge in Cheyenne has granted Wyoming's first retrial based on DNA evidence.